Name: _________________________________________
Date: _________________
📊 Did You Know?
Key Facts:
- The average 11-14 year old spends 4-6 hours per day online
- 1 in 4 young people have experienced something upsetting online
- Information you share online can stay there forever
- 46% of young people have talked to a stranger online
🌐 What is a Digital Footprint?
Your digital footprint is the trail of information you leave behind when you use the internet. This includes:
- Posts, comments, and photos you share on social media
- Websites you visit and searches you make
- Messages you send to others
- Online accounts and profiles you create
- Games you play and items you purchase
⚠️ Remember: Once something is online, it can be copied, shared, and seen by anyone - even if you delete it! Future employers, universities, and others may search for you online.
🛡️ Top Tips for Staying Safe Online
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Strong Passwords
Use three random words plus numbers. Never share passwords with anyone except parents.
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Keep It Private
Never share your full name, school, address, or phone number with strangers.
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Think Before You Post
Ask: "Would I be happy for my teacher or grandparent to see this?"
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Stranger Danger
People online may not be who they claim. Never meet someone you only know online.
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Privacy Settings
Check your settings on all apps. Set accounts to private and limit who can contact you.
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Talk to Someone
If anything online makes you uncomfortable, tell a trusted adult immediately.
✏️ Activity 1: Spot the Risks
Look at this social media profile. Circle or list all the safety risks you can find:
@EmmaJ2012
Emma Johnson | 13 | Riverside Academy Year 8 📚
📍 42 Oak Street, Manchester
"Walking home alone from school at 3:30 every day! DM me to chat 💬"
📸 Photos: 234 | Followers: 1,847 | Following: 892
Risks I found:
✏️ Activity 2: What Would You Do?
1
Someone you met in an online game wants to video call you. They say they're 14 and want to be friends. What do you do?
2
A friend shares an embarrassing photo of another classmate in a group chat and asks you to share it too. What do you do?
3
You receive a message saying "You've won a £500 gift card! Click here and enter your details to claim." What do you do?
✅ My Online Safety Checklist
- I use strong, unique passwords for my accounts
- My social media accounts are set to private
- I never share personal information with strangers online
- I think carefully before posting photos or comments
- I know I can talk to a trusted adult if something worries me
- I don't click on links from people I don't know
- I would never arrange to meet someone I only know online
🆘 Need Help? Talk to Someone